“He gets all of their attention, I’ll say that,” Ryan said. “(Sparano) will challenge anyone in that room at any time. He’ll threaten a coach. He’ll say, “If I see anyone nodding, I’ll throw you out. I don’t care if you’re a player or a coach.” That’s a typical Tony thing. He is an intense guy, a very competitive guy and tough. He’s organized beyond belief. He really is something.”